Queen Mother Cafe

Serving our loyal customers for over 34 years on Queen St. West!
SELECTED BY NOW MAGAZINE AS TORONTO’S #1 CAFÉ FOR 2012

	We are open for Lunch and Dinner, seven days a week, with a special Brunch available on Sundays. Please click on the links below to see the menus for each. Chef – Noy Phongnanouvong Dinner Menu Lunch Menu Brunch Menu Nite Bites Menu updated May 2013
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am- 1:00am Sun 12:00pm-12:00am Telephone: (416) 598-4719
QUEEN MOTHER LUNCH - back to top STARTERS & SALADS STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.50 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.25 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 6.95 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 8.50 DIM SUM QUARTET an assortment of wonton wrapped dim sum filled with chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and a garlic chilli dipping sauce 8.25 CRISPY CALAMARI marinated with ginger, garlic and chillies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce 9.50 GREEN GODDESS VEGETABLE DIP spinach, watercress and fresh herbs pureed with tofu, lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese and sundried tomatoes, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans and sundried cranberries in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.95 KALE, ROASTED TOMATO AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD fresh kale tossed in a toasted cumin, coriander and lemon vinaigrette, topped with oven roasted tomatoes, toasted pistachios and green lentils 9.95 ROMAINE, BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD romaine lettuce and market greens tossed with fresh blueberries, cucumber, pickled red onion and toasted almonds in a tahini apple cider vinaigrette 9.95 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD 4.00 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies in a tangy sweet and sour sauce (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 (can be ordered vegetarian with tofu instead) BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of soft thin egg noodles, fresh bean sprouts, watercress, garnished with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 10.95 ENTREES PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, salad and steamed rice 13.50 BARBECUE PULLED PORK TACOS slow cooked pork in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce, topped with maple cheddar cheese and nestled on soft corn tortillas, served with crunchy ‘slaw 13.95 SRI LANKAN VEGETABLE ROTI sweet potato, chickpeas, eggplant and baby spinach, in a spicy Sri Lankan curry sauce, wrapped in a warm Dahl roti, and topped with fresh coriander served with salad greens 12.95 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese, and served with green salad and garlic toast 12.95 SANDWICHES SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF HAND CUT YUKON GOLD FRIES OR SALAD (half salad, half fries add $1.50, side of chipotle mayo add $1.00) THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our own special sauce, romaine lettuce and tomato 10.95 CAJUN TROUT SANDWICH blackened trout filet, baby arugula, oven roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion and citrus aioli vinaigrette, nestled on a toasted bun 13.95 MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, grilled zucchini and eggplant, goat cheese and black olive tapenade wrapped with flat bread and grilled 11.95 THE BEEFEATER homemade patty of lean 100% premium beef on a toasted bun with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and chipotle mayonnaise, served with hand cut fries 11.95 with cheese add 1.50, with bacon add 1.50 DESSERTS please see our display case for today’s selection many of our dishes contain peanuts inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more h.s.t. not included we do not accept debit chef – Noy Phangnanouvong sous chef – Matt Dowd chef de partie- Scott Wilby QUEEN MOTHER DINNER - back to top STARTERS & SALADS STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.95 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.50 NAM JEUN three crisp Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 7.95 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 8.95 DIM SUM QUARTET an assortment of wonton wrapped dim sum filled with chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and a garlic chilli dipping sauce 8.95 CRISPY CALAMARI calamari marinated with ginger, garlic and chilies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce 9.95 GREEN GODDESS VEGETABLE DIP spinach, watercress and fresh herbs pureed with tofu, lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crudité vegetables and crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese and sundried tomatoes, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, sundried cranberries in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.95 KALE, ROASTED TOMATO AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD fresh kale tossed in a toasted cumin, coriander and lemon vinaigrette, topped with oven roasted tomatoes, toasted pistachios and green lentils 9.95 ROMAINE, BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD romaine lettuce and market greens tossed with fresh blueberries, cucumber and toasted almonds in a tahini apple cider vinaigrette, topped with pickled red onion 9.95 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD4.00 ENTREES GRILLED NEW YORK STRIPLOIN STEAK 8 oz steak cooked to order and finished with a wild mushroom truffle butter, served with hand cut sweet potato frites and roasted garlic, lemon aioli 22.95 LEMON DILL SALMON FILET grilled salmon filet nestled on grilled romaine lettuce and asparagus, and roasted cipollini onions, in a lemon dill vinaigrette, topped with watercress and radish seedlings 21.00 blackened fish tacos skillet seared Cajun spiced tilapia filet flaked on to 2 warm corn tortillas, topped with a grilled corn, tomato and black bean salsa, chipotle chili sauce, pickled red onion and crumbled queso fresco, served with a side of jicama, chayote ‘slaw 19.95 LAMB KOFTA AND QUINOA TABBOULEH middle eastern spiced ground lamb skewers, grilled and served with a black olive, tomato sauce and drizzled with lemon mint pesto, served with quinoa tabbouleh salad and pita crisps 19.95 SRI LANKAN VEGETABLE ROTI sweet potato, chickpeas, eggplant, zucchini and baby spinach, in a spicy Sri Lankan curry sauce, wrapped in a warm Dahl roti, topped with fresh coriander and served with salad greens 16.95 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese and served with salad greens and garlic toast 15.95 PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, green salad and steamed jasmine rice 17.95 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies, in a tangy, sweet and sour sauce 13.95 (can be ordered vegetarian with tofu instead) BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions 13.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of soft thin egg noodles, bean sprouts and watercress, garnished with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 13.95 many of our dishes contain peanuts, please inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more h.s.t.. not included we do not accept debit chef – Noy Phangnanouvong sous chef – Matt Dowd chef de partie – Scott Wilby NITE BITES - back to top SUNDAY TO THURSDAY AFTER 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.95 EDAMAME steamed soybean snaps served with chilli soy dipping sauce 6.50 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a special vegetable mixture, 7.95 served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, 8.95 lettuce, vermicelli rice noodles, carrot, bell pepper, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce CRISPY CALAMARI marinated with ginger, garlic and chilies, dusted with seasoned flour 9.95 and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce GREEN GODDESS VEGETABLE DIP spinach, watercress and fresh herbs pureed with tofu, 9.50 lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crudité vegetables and crispy taro chips KALE, ROASTED TOMATO AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD fresh kale tossed in a toasted cumin, 9.95 coriander and lemon vinaigrette, topped with oven roasted tomatoes, toasted pistachios and green lentils QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, fresh herbs, 10.95 chickpeas and olive oil, topped with goat cheese, nestled on baby greens ROMAINE, BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD in a tahini apple cider vinaigrette, vinaigrette 9.95 topped with pickled red onion KHAO SOY GAI a traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered with ginger, fresh Thai 13.95 herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of fresh bean sprouts and soft thin egg noodles, topped with shallots, marinated bok choy, fresh mint and coriander SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herb tomato sauce, topped with 15.95 edam cheese, served with salad greens and garlic toast THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and 12.95 mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our very own special sauce, lettuce and tomato, served with choice of hand cut fries or salad greens MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, grilled zucchini and 12.95 eggplant dotted with goat cheese, wrapped with flat bread spread with black olive tapenade, served with hand cut fries or salad greens QUEEN MOTHER BRUNCH - back to top STARTERS AND SALADS SOUP OF THE DAY 6.00 STICKY RICE steamed in a straw basket with a peanut sauce dip 5.50 NAM JEUN three crispy Laotian spring rolls filled with a vegetable mixture, with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 6.95 VEGETARIAN NAM DIP soft rice paper rolls filled with tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, carrot, bell peppers, fresh mint and coriander, served with sweet and spicy peanut sauce 8.50 DIM SUM QUARTET wonton wrapped dim sum filled with an assortment of chicken and shrimp, steamed and served with soy sauce and garlic chili dipping sauce 8.25 CRISPY CALAMARI calamari marinated with ginger, garlic and chillies, dusted with seasoned flour and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce 9.50 GREEN GODDESS VEGETABLE DIP spinach, watercress and fresh herbs pureed with tofu, lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with crispy taro chips 9.50 QUINOA SALAD a high protein gluten free grain tossed with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, chickpeas and olive oil, topped with crumbled goat cheese, nestled on baby greens 10.95 ARUGULA AND PECAN SALAD with crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans and sundried cranberries, in a caramelized balsamic vinaigrette 9.95 KALE, ROASTED TOMATO AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD fresh kale tossed in a toasted cumin, coriander and lemon vinaigrette, topped with oven roasted tomatoes, toasted pistachios and green lentils 9.95 ROMAINE, BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD romaine lettuce and market greens tossed with fresh blueberries, cucumber, pickled red onion and toasted almonds in a tahini apple cider vinaigrette 9.95 ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD4.00 BRUNCH ENTREES SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE HASH AND EGGS two fried eggs nestled on potatoes fried with spicy Italian sausage, onions, garlic and peppers, served with side salad 11.95 EGGS BENEDICT poached eggs with your choice of peameal bacon or sautéed wild mushrooms and arugula or smoked salmon, on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce, served with home fries 12.50 STUFFED FRENCH TOAST challah bread stuffed with berries and toasted pecans, in cinnamon and vanilla egg batter, served golden brown, drizzled with vanilla yogurt, served with real Ontario maple syrup 12.95 B. L. T. the classic sandwich combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted baguette with chipotle mayonnaise, served with your choice of salad or hand cut Yukon gold fries 10.95 with fried egg add 2.00 OMELETTE OF THE DAY fluffy three egg omelette served with home fries and side salad, ask for today’s toppings 12.50 SMOKED SALMON PLATE slices of smoked salmon with a Montreal bagel, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon and fresh dill 10.95 BRUNCH SIDES HOMEFRIES 3.50, BACON 4.00, FRENCH FRIES 5.50, TOAST 1.00 CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE 1.00, MONTREAL BAGEL 2 WITH CREAM CHEESE 3 LUNCH ENTREES PING GAI boneless chicken marinated with garlic, coriander and black peppercorns, grilled crispy and served with a spicy lime and coriander dipping sauce, salad and steamed rice 13.50 SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELONI baked with garlic and herbed tomato sauce, topped with edam cheese, served with green salad and garlic toast 12.95 BARBECUE PULLED PORK TACOS slow cooked pork in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce, topped with maple cheddar cheese and nestled on soft corn tortillas, served with crunchy ‘slaw 13.95 THE Q.M. BURGER (née Cosmic) a high protein vegetarian patty of grains, nuts, herbs and mushrooms, covered in melted cheese and served in a whole wheat pita with our own special sauce, romaine lettuce and tomato, served your choice of with fries or salad 9.95 THE BEEFEATER homemade patty of lean 100% premium beef on a toasted bun with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and chipotle mayonnaise, served with hand cut fries or salad 11.95 with cheese add 1.50, with bacon add 1.50 MY LUNCH IN PROVENCE roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, grilled zucchini and eggplant, goat cheese and black olive tapenade, wrapped with flat bread, grilled and served with salad or fries 11.95 NOODLES PAD THAI soft thin rice noodles stirfried with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, egg, chopped peanuts and ground roasted chillies, in a tangy sweet and sour sauce (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 BAH ME HANG fresh thin egg noodles stirfried with bean sprouts, onions, celery, chopped peanuts, sautéed shrimp and golden sliced chicken in a spicy lime coriander sauce, topped with green onions (mild, medium or spicy) 10.95 KHAO SOY GAI traditional northern Laotian dish of chicken simmered in a spicy broth of ginger, fresh Thai herbs, turmeric, curry and coconut milk, served on a bed of and soft thin egg noodles with bean sprouts, watercress, and topped with mint, shallots, marinated bok choy and fresh coriander 10.95 DESSERTS please see our display case for today’s selection many of our dishes contain peanuts, inform your server of any allergies 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more h.s.t. not included chef – Noy Phangnanouvong
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